Where Greenfield Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Greenfield Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 47454, 47118. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Greenfield Township
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Greenfield Township
1 in 8 adults have COPD (11.9%), vs 8.1% across Indiana. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.2%), vs 6.8% across Indiana. Stroke is also above the state: 4.6%, vs 3.5% across Indiana. In all, Greenfield Township runs above Indiana on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Greenfield Township
53.7% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 61.2% across Indiana. Among those 65 and older, 18.8% have lost all their teeth (Indiana 15.4%). Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Greenfield Township
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (21.3%), vs 15.7% across Indiana. Habits ↓
Written from the CDC, Medicare and HRSA data on this page. CDC PLACES 2025 release: modeled estimates for adults, not counts; “higher” and “lower” mean the Indiana figure falls outside Greenfield Township’s likely range; Greenfield Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 47454, 47118, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Greenfield Township adults…
Greenfield Township runs above IN on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Greenfield Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Indiana.
Everyday habits, side by side with Indiana
Share of adults, with the Indiana figure marked.
22 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Care in and near Greenfield Township
No hospital or community health center in Greenfield Township itself. These are the nearest.
Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Community health centers charge on a sliding scale by income. Distances are straight-line from the center of Greenfield Township; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
How Greenfield Township adults are doing
About the same as Indiana on each measure.
1 in 3 Greenfield Township adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
12.1% of Greenfield Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.6% across Indiana.
Greenfield Township and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southeast Township | D | 40.9% | 14.7% | 20.4% | ZIP codes |
| Jackson Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Paoli Township | D | 40.5% | 14.9% | 20.4% | ZIP codes |
| French Lick Township | C− | 39.7% | 15% | 19.2% | ZIP codes |
| Sterling Township | D− | 43.5% | 18% | 24% | ZIP codes |
| Patoka Township | D | 43.5% | 18% | 22.7% | ZIP codes |
Jackson Township: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Greenfield Township adults live with a disability (Indiana 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Greenfield Township
Why doesn’t Greenfield Township have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Greenfield Township.
What hospital is closest to Greenfield Township?
Indiana University Health Paoli Hospital in Paoli, 8.8 miles in a straight line from Greenfield Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Greenfield Township?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Sichc English in English, 7.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Greenfield Township.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Indiana figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. Ages: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau. This page isn’t medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.